Monday, December 31, 2007

It so does not feel like New Year's Eve. I figured out why, though, after pondering it awhile. I've gotten so used to working basketball games on New Year's Eve that when there's not one (like this year), it doesn't feel like New Year's Eve.I hope everyone is partying responsibly. If you're drinking, please don't drink too much, or get a designated driver, or stay where you're drinking.Me, I'm planning on watching TV til I fall asleep. Kevin's working the overnight shift tonight, he needs the money, and how much more fun can you get than hauling off all the people that didn't party responsibly to celebrate the new year to jail?

Look on my links list, I'm adding a new one that I picked up from Johnny Law, Officer "Smith": Thoughts From Behind the Badge. It's pretty good, I find myself agreeing with everything I've read (so far, reading back posts at the moment). He keeps mentioning things that he says the 'average Joe' wouldn't get, but I understand them, might be because of my CJ degree, or other factors, I don't know, but it's very enjoyable, check it out if you're interested in reading cop blogs.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Lets see if my loyal readers can help me out.Kevin got me a Bissell Powerforce bagless upright vacuum cleaner for Christmas, and when we got home Wednesday night, there was a Eureka Uno bagless upright vacuum cleaner in front of my door. I'm trying to figure out which one is better. Both my boss and coworker said to look at Amazon reviews, and both of them have good and bad reviews, so I'm still confused. Any advice would be nice.

Also, last night, Kevin and I were talking, my coworker had said asked during the day why I hadn't gotten a ring for Christmas, I relayed this to him, and we both agreed he doesn't have the money for a ring. I told him I would say yes if he ever asked, to which he grinned at hearing this. So, I think it's pretty much a done deal. But, like I said, he doesn't have the money, though I told him, he could get a cheap one and move up, he liked that idea.

What did you do in 2006 that you'd never done before? Went on a trip without my parents, stayed a week somewhere without any relatives.Did you keep your new year's resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't make new year's resolutions, but I might make one this yearDid anyone close to you give birth? NoDid anyone close to you die? NoWhat countries did you visit? NoneWhat would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007? A full-time jobWhat date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? I want to say the day Kevin came over for the first time, or when we decided we were dating, or our first kiss, unfortunately, I don't remember the dates.What was your biggest achievement of the year? Got a boyfriendWhat was your biggest failure? I don't have oneDid you suffer illness or injury? Broke my toe (maybe)What was the best thing you bought? M&M's for Kevin printed with "I love you" and "To my prince"Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? Not gonna discuss thatWhere did most of your money go? Rent, bills, food, nothing newWhat did you get really, really, really excited about? Going home for Christmas with KevinWhat song will always remind you of 2007? Ticks by Brad Paisley, and Take Me There by Rascal Flatts, Kevin and I have decided those are our songsCompared to this time last year, are you:I. happier or sadder? HappierII. thinner or fatter? FatterIII. richer or poorer? RicherWhat do you wish you'd done more of? ExercisedDid you fall in love in 2007? YesHow many one-night stands? NoneWhat was your favorite TV program? That's a toss-up between Supernatural and Men In TreesDo you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year? YesDo I like anyone now that you didn't like this time last year? YesWhat was the best book you read? I haven't read any new booksWhat was your greatest musical discovery? Don't know if I discovered Nickelback or Pussy Cat Dolls this year. I know I discovered Bruce Springsteen's boxed set, it's greatWhat did you want and get? A boyfriend, vacuum cleaner, Nickelback CD, Pussycat Dolls CDWhat was your favorite film of this year? GhostriderWhat did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Went to Ledges with Kevin and Karli, it was really fun, 24What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? NothingHow would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007? Same as always, blue jeans and comfortable shirt, mostly barefootWhat kept you sane? Music, and KevinWhich celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? NooneWhat political issue stirred you the most? Politics always makes life more difficult, I try to stay away from them, course it's pretty hard considering the cauces are in a weekWho did you miss? No oneTell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2007: Don't take everything so seriously. Tell your loved one your feelings.

Got this from sodapop, and you know I love me a meme.1. Will you be looking for a new job? Maybe2. Will you be looking for a new relationship? Definitely Not3. New house? No4. What will you do differently in ‘08? Don't know5. New Year’s resolution? I don't make resolutions6. What will you NOT be doing in ‘08? Don't know7. Any trips planned? Hope to go home with Kevin quite a bit8. Wedding plans? Not in 2008, but most likely in the future9. Major thing on your calendar? 1 year anniversary of dating Kevin10. What can’t you wait for? Summer11. What would you like to see happen differently? Certain things to turn out better for me12. What about yourself will you be changing? Gonna try and get out walking again13. What happened in ‘07 that you didn’t think would ever happen? Got me a boyfriend, and found the guy I'm gonna marry14. Will you be nicer to the people you care about? I'll try15. Will you dress differently this year than you did in ‘07? No16. Will you better your relationship with your family? Maybe17. Will you do charity work? Most likely not18. Will you go to bars? Maybe19. Will you be nice to people you don’t know? I'll try20. Do you expect ‘08 to be a good year for you? I hope so

Thursday, December 27, 2007

UGH!!! Ever notice how vacation is over soo quickly and work never goes by fast enough?I got back last night from spending a week at Kevin’s parents place. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday he was off hunting, and I spent the days watching TV and reading. Thursday, his mom and I went to Sam’s Club, that was wicked cool, I felt like a kid in a candy store, he kinda laughed at me when I was describing it to him. Sunday, I had planned to go to a historical site in CR, but by the time he and his dad got all the snow cleaned up (they got about 8 inches Saturday afternoon and night) and we went to eat, we missed the last tour for the day, I was kinda bummed. We ended up Christmas shopping and then going back to their house. Monday, was more Christmas shopping and food shopping. We got to eat some really good potato soup that his mom made for Christmas eve dinner. Christmas Day, I had to wait until after breakfast to open presents, I was about busting at the seams by the time we got to open presents. Received some bath towels, dish towels, a couple DVDs, CD’s, some snowmen, and a bunch of hot wheels cars. My man knows how to make me happy. I got far more presents from his parents than I expected, almost got as many from them as I got from him.He enjoyed the M&M’s I got for him. I bought custom-printed and colored M&M’s, blue and aqua with “I love you” and “to my prince” on them. Bought him some cars, and Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3. We had a great dinner of ham, green bean casserole, broccoli and corn casserole and dinner rolls.It was well worth it to be gone for a week.My parents did get me a vacuum cleaner (of course I didn’t know that until we got back, and Kevin had given me one for Christmas), got a bunch of frog stuff, some movies, $$$ and some chocolate.Hope everyone else had a good Christmas, and I will post an end of the year meme this weekend.

Friday, December 14, 2007

Ah, the fun of a winter in Iowa. Spent 45 minutes after work yesterday scraping ice, ironically my arms aren't that sore. Spose I'll find out how sore they are this weekend when I get the joy of doing it again.So, I went to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra last night with my parents, Kevin, uncle and cousin on my dad's side. It wasn't too bad, if I was ever to go again, I'd like tickets in the first level of seats. We were on the floor and they had a very wild light show, very bright. I had my eyes closed for 80% of the concert and I could still see the light show fine. They also had these flame things that shot flames into the air, and they had some behind us, that was a little warm. The first half of the concert they performed their "Christmas Eve and Other Stories" CD, and the second half they did their renditions of favorites, like "Rollin' on the River" and Beethoven's 10th. It was pretty good, I just didn't see the real need to see them in concert. Oh, and if I had epilepsy, I would be dead.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

I want a hug from someone who loves me for me and not because I'm their child (probably receive that tonight), to be able to come home after a day of work and have the sidewalks and driveway already shoveled after a fresh snow, to live far away from my family and not have to see/talk to them every day, to live my own life, a stable job, to feel but not care, to care but not feel. To wrap it all up, I want a happy life without the stress.

Why, when you're really truly happy with your life, job, significant other, money, etc. does the whole world have to fall from under your feet?

Saturday, December 01, 2007

So, there's a storm coming, ok there's a storm here. According to KCCI:an ice storm warning remains in effect from 6 AM to 3 PM Saturday. A mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will spread into southern and central Iowa Saturday morning, affecting locations along and south of Highway 30. Total snowfall amounts will remain light, ranging from an ince along Highway 30, to nothing near the Iowa Missouri border. However, as warmer air spreads north, precipitation type will transition to sleet and freezing rain. One quarter to one half inch of glaze ice is expected across the warning area, along with sleet accumulations up to one half inch. As warmer air continues to surge northward, precipitation will change over to all rain from south to north during the afternoon hours. Significant icing will create very hazardous travel conditions during the day Saturday. In addition, a southeast wind gusting over 30 MPH may down tree limbs and power lines that are weighed down by ice. An ice storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.Now, doesn't that sound fun? Actually, my boss said we're taking a 'snow day'. So, I don't know what I'm doing, but here's the view from inside my windows: Yeah, that's a sheet of ice. I think it's kinda funny/cool. I just hope it doesn't fuck up the windows. Also hoping we don't lose power, I think we'll be ok, but still.